Negative symptoms, anxiety, and depression as mechanisms of change of a 12-month trial of assertive community treatment as part of integrated care in patients with first- and multi-episode schizophrenia spectrum disorders (ACCESS I trial)
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DOI: 10.1007/s00406-017-0810-1
Abstract: Assertive community treatment (ACT) has shown to be effective in improving both functional deficits and quality of life (QoL) in patients with severe mental illness. However, the mechanisms of this beneficial effect remained unclear. We… read more here.
Keywords: depression; trial; negative symptoms; anxiety ... See more keywords
Mechanisms of change in psychological interventions for posttraumatic stress symptoms: A systematic review with recommendations
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DOI: 10.1007/s12144-019-00478-5
Abstract: Psychological interventions can alleviate posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS). However, further development of treatment approaches calls for understanding the mechanisms of change through which diverse interventions affect PTSS. We systematically searched the literature for controlled studies… read more here.
Keywords: posttraumatic stress; mechanisms change; psychological interventions; stress symptoms ... See more keywords
Mechanisms of Change in Trauma-Focused Treatment for PTSD: The Role of Rumination.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2021.104009
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been well established in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In recent years, researchers have begun to investigate its underlying mechanisms of change. Dysfunctional cognitive content, i.e. excessively… read more here.
Keywords: rumination; treatment; symptom severity; mechanisms change ... See more keywords
A Systematic Review of Mechanisms of Change in Body-Oriented Yoga in Major Depressive Disorders.
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-111013
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Despite empirical evidence for the efficacy of body-oriented yoga as add-on treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD), the specific mechanisms by which yoga leads to therapeutic changes remain unclear. By means of a systematic… read more here.
Keywords: oriented yoga; systematic review; major depressive; mechanisms change ... See more keywords
Psychodynamic and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies Are More Different Than You Think: Conceptualizations of Mental Problems and Consequences for Studying Mechanisms of Change
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DOI: 10.1177/2167702617727096
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the conceptualization of mental problems and disorders inherent in the therapeutic theories used in psychodynamic (PDT) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Supportive-expressive (SET) and cognitive (CT) therapy for… read more here.
Keywords: cognitive behavioral; mental problems; pdt models; psychodynamic cognitive ... See more keywords
Investigating patient-specific mechanisms of change in SET vs. EFT for depression: study protocol for a mechanistic randomized controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1186/s12888-021-03279-y
Abstract: Background Major depressive disorder (MDD) is the leading cause of disability worldwide and one of the most heterogeneous mental health disorders. Although there are effective treatments for MDD, about 50% of patients do not respond… read more here.
Keywords: patient specific; trial; specific mechanisms; treatment ... See more keywords
The reflective component of the Mellow Bumps parenting intervention: Implementation, engagement and mechanisms of change
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0215461
Abstract: Understanding why parenting programmes work or do not work, and for whom, is crucial for development of more effective parenting interventions. In this paper we focus on a specific component of Mellow Bumps: reflection on… read more here.
Keywords: reflective component; component; group; mellow bumps ... See more keywords
Identifying mechanisms of change in the Early Grade Reading Study in South Africa
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DOI: 10.15700/saje.v39n3a1696
Abstract: The Grade 2 learner results of the Early Grade Reading Study (EGRS) randomised control trial (RCT) in the North West province showed that the structured pedagogic intervention model that included instructional coaching, lesson plans, and… read more here.
Keywords: identifying mechanisms; reading study; mechanisms change; grade reading ... See more keywords
Mechanisms of Change in Digital Health Interventions for Mental Disorders in Youth: Systematic Review.
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DOI: 10.2196/29742
Abstract: BACKGROUND Digital health interventions (DHIs) are efficacious for several mental disorders in youth; however, integrated, evidence-based knowledge about the mechanisms of change in these interventions is lacking. OBJECTIVE This systematic review aims to comprehensively evaluate… read more here.
Keywords: health interventions; digital health; disorders youth; mechanisms change ... See more keywords
Active Ingredients and Mechanisms of Change in Motivational Interviewing for Smoking Cessation in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease: A Mixed Methods Study
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.599203
Abstract: Background: For patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), smoking is an important risk factor for the recurrence of a cardiovascular event. Motivational interviewing (MI) may increase the motivation of the smokers to stop smoking. Data… read more here.
Keywords: motivational interviewing; active ingredients; mechanisms change; smoking cessation ... See more keywords
Therapists’ Views of Mechanisms of Change in Psychotherapy: A Mixed-Method Approach
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.565800
Abstract: The question of what works in psychotherapy has been a subject of debate in the recent years, occupying both clinicians and researchers. In this study, we aimed to assess the current perspectives held by clinicians… read more here.
Keywords: psychotherapy; mechanism change; therapists views; mechanisms change ... See more keywords